It's Peak Bûche de Noël Season in Paris

"It’s a first for the Pavillon Ledoyen, the historic dining venue on the Champs-Élysées: Yannick Alléno has created his first-ever bûche, a collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Valentin Mille for this luxe dining destination. Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Yakisugi (a charring technique used to preserve wood), the bûche wears a dark hue echoed by smoked chocolate flavor. Textures are just as playful and surprising, marrying smooth hazelnut mousse and coffee-infused dulce de leche with crunchy cookies and sobacha (roasted buckwheat seeds). Serves 8, €95, limited edition, preorder for pickup." - Mary Winston Nicklin